Deepak Chahar: ‘For me, this IPL auction wasn’t about the money but about joining the right team’

Deepak Chahar is set to don the Mumbai Indians colours in the next Indian Premier League edition, marking the end of his seven-year stint with Chennai Super Kings. Although he will miss the Chepauk dressing room and conversations with Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Chahar is excited to bowl alongside Jasprit Bumrah and Trent Boult at the … Read more

IPL 2025: How Vignesh Puthur earned an unexpected call-up to Mumbai Indians

The recent Indian Premier League (IPL) auction in Jeddah was disappointing for Kerala. Of the 16 players who registered for the auction, only two were brought by the IPL teams. While the experienced Sachin Baby was picked up by Sunrisers Hyderabad, it was the unheralded Vignesh Puthur who grabbed eyeballs when Mumbai Indians brought him … Read more

IPL 2025: Bengaluru will suit me better than Punjab, says Livingstone

England all-rounder Liam Livingstone expressed his excitement after he was bought by Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction, stating that his new team would be a better fit for his playing style next season. Livingstone, who made his IPL debut in 2019 with Rajasthan Royals, spent the last three seasons … Read more

IPL Auction 2025 – An emotional homecoming: Top five players who returned to their former franchises

With the Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction taking place every few years, most of the players are often forced to hop across different franchises. Fans and loyalists are often divided over their favourite franchise releasing a player who has had a long association with the team. However, the IPL 2025 auction saw some iconic … Read more

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024-25: Hyderabad’s Tanmay Agarwal enjoying the game more after changed mindset

While athletes across sports often share inspirational words to stay motivated, there is a quiet acknowledgement that not everything is within their control, and Tanmay Agarwal is no different. Tanmay has scored the most runs for Hyderabad in the T20 format – 1852 runs in 65 innings – and the second-most runs for his team … Read more

List of top five most expensive Indian players at IPL auction 2025

List of top five most expensive Indian players at IPL auction 2025

IPL 2025: What was the total money spent in mega auction?

The IPL 2025 mega auction in Jeddah concluded with all 10 teams finalising their rosters for the next three seasons. Rishabh Pant was the highest bid at Rs 27 crore, joining Lucknow Super Giants, while Shreyas Iyer went to Punjab Kings for Rs 26.75 crore. Jos Buttler became the most expensive overseas player, bought by … Read more

IPL Auction 2025: Full list of England players sold in mega auction

The Indian Premier League (IPL) auction ahead of the 2025 edition saw 182 players picked across 10 teams, with Rishabh Pant becoming the most expensive player in the league’s history at the Abady Al-Johar Arena in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Among those shortlisted for the auction, 38 were from England, including four uncapped cricketers Tom Kohler-Cadmore, … Read more

Who are the top 5 costliest Indian players in IPL 2025 mega auction?

The IPL 2025 mega auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, witnessed intense bidding wars as franchises spent record amounts to secure top talent. Among the most expensive signings, Rishabh Pant was sold to Lucknow Super Giants for Rs 27 crore, showcasing his immense value. Pant is now the highest paid player ever in the history of … Read more

IPL Auction 2025: Top 5 surprise unsold players; Warner, Thakur find no takers

The Indian Premier League (IPL) auction ahead of the 2025 edition saw 182 players get picked across 10 teams, with Rishabh Pant becoming the most expensive player in the league’s history, at the Abady Al-Johar Arena in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. However, surprisingly, some of the regular faces who have participated in the IPL over its … Read more